Let me preface by saying I don't have any codes because these are not mine. I am looking at (2) different GEN3 SHO's for sale and was hoping to get a bit of info from you guys:
1. (1996) On this car, the guy says the tranny slips a bit. Here is the exact info:
Transmission slips in and out of gear while while going but park, reverse, neutral,drive and 1-2 work fine but it does slip less ans vehicle getting closer to normal opperating temp. The slipping isnt bad it actually gets better when the car gets to the normal operating temp
Does this sound like a Tranny going bad? If so, what has been your experience (for those that don't do it themselves) in getting it replaced/rebuilt regarding cost? I remember talking to a Gen3 show enthusiast once about cam welds and he basically said: "Get the welds done and then save up for your tranny fix". So basically, the V8's trannys are known to fail pretty regularly? Any help is greatly appreciated. This one is VERY cheap - and I figure, if I can get it, get the tranny fixed and the cams weld done, it may even out cost wise of getting one in better condition. Only has about 80k miles on it.
2. (1997) This other car has had a ton of work done by the guy who knows his way around a car. He bought it a few years ago, replaced the 90k engine with a new one that has 64k on it. Since then he has:
welded the cams
put new rotors and brakes all the way around
left half shalf
strut srpings on front
rear wheel hubs
2 new mufflers
serp belt
alternator
rear brake lines
Put on new intake and valve cover gaskets, new plugs, new crank sensor and cleaned all the intakes and injectors
He said that right now the gas tank is leaking a bit, somewhat rusty, he thinks from sitting for so long (the car hasn't been driven but a few thousand miles since he got it and started fixing it up. He said the ground effects skirts were pulled and the "rockers are rotting out". Not exactly sure what "rockers" are - waiting for his though on that - unless you guys can tell me. In addition he said there is a "slight" miss coming from cylinder 8, occasionally, and only at a stop sight or stop light. He said he can't figure out what it is - any thoghts?
Anyways, I am limited on budget but have been wanting to get a GEN3 for year. IF the first car needs a tranny rebuild (not sure how much that costs, but guessing quite a bit) then after that and the cams, it'll probably cost more than the 2nd car (but the 2nd car may need a tranny down the road, which would make it pretty expensive).
While I don't have a ton of info on these, I would love your thoughts. I value this sites opinion and appreciate it greatly.
Thanks guys!
1. (1996) On this car, the guy says the tranny slips a bit. Here is the exact info:
Transmission slips in and out of gear while while going but park, reverse, neutral,drive and 1-2 work fine but it does slip less ans vehicle getting closer to normal opperating temp. The slipping isnt bad it actually gets better when the car gets to the normal operating temp
Does this sound like a Tranny going bad? If so, what has been your experience (for those that don't do it themselves) in getting it replaced/rebuilt regarding cost? I remember talking to a Gen3 show enthusiast once about cam welds and he basically said: "Get the welds done and then save up for your tranny fix". So basically, the V8's trannys are known to fail pretty regularly? Any help is greatly appreciated. This one is VERY cheap - and I figure, if I can get it, get the tranny fixed and the cams weld done, it may even out cost wise of getting one in better condition. Only has about 80k miles on it.
2. (1997) This other car has had a ton of work done by the guy who knows his way around a car. He bought it a few years ago, replaced the 90k engine with a new one that has 64k on it. Since then he has:
welded the cams
put new rotors and brakes all the way around
left half shalf
strut srpings on front
rear wheel hubs
2 new mufflers
serp belt
alternator
rear brake lines
Put on new intake and valve cover gaskets, new plugs, new crank sensor and cleaned all the intakes and injectors
He said that right now the gas tank is leaking a bit, somewhat rusty, he thinks from sitting for so long (the car hasn't been driven but a few thousand miles since he got it and started fixing it up. He said the ground effects skirts were pulled and the "rockers are rotting out". Not exactly sure what "rockers" are - waiting for his though on that - unless you guys can tell me. In addition he said there is a "slight" miss coming from cylinder 8, occasionally, and only at a stop sight or stop light. He said he can't figure out what it is - any thoghts?
Anyways, I am limited on budget but have been wanting to get a GEN3 for year. IF the first car needs a tranny rebuild (not sure how much that costs, but guessing quite a bit) then after that and the cams, it'll probably cost more than the 2nd car (but the 2nd car may need a tranny down the road, which would make it pretty expensive).
While I don't have a ton of info on these, I would love your thoughts. I value this sites opinion and appreciate it greatly.
Thanks guys!
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